There are 6 ways to get from Benson to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 11m£23–116Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 1m£20–72Bus
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk920
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
5h 56mDrive 162.9 mi
- Drive from Benson to Manchestercar 162.9 mi
3h 9m£40–58Line 33 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the bus from High Street to Parkway Stationbus
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 15m£95–291Bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Marina to Forbury Roadbus
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 44m£84–189
Benson to Manchester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Benson to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £75 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Benson to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Benson to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Marina and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Benson and Manchester is 165 miles. The road distance is 163.9 miles.
The best way to get from Benson to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £23 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Benson to Manchester, including transfers.
Benson to Manchester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
The best way to get from Benson to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £23 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 56m.
Benson to Manchester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Newhall St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benson to Manchester is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Benson to Manchester.
What companies run services between Benson, England and Manchester, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £20–110 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marina to Shudehill Interchange via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 5h 56m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
Train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from High Street to Parkway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from Marina to Forbury Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 3494+ hotels available in Manchester.

























